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‘Star Wars’ producer Kathleen Kennedy tapped to bring Hollywood magic to LA Olympics

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 28). ‘Star Wars’ producer Kathleen Kennedy tapped to bring Hollywood magic to LA Olympics. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/28/sports/star-wars-producer-tapped-to-bring-hollywood-magic-to-la-olympics/

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Kathleen Kennedy, renowned film producer known for her work on Star Wars films and TV shows, has been appointed to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She will replace Peter Rice and lead a team responsible for designing content at venues including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium. Kennedy’s role extends to the Paralympics as well, with organizers aiming to create distinctly LA-themed events that showcase Hollywood's storytelling prowess.

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On October 28, 2026, Kathleen Kennedy, known for her work in Hollywood including producing iconic films like "Star Wars," was appointed to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. Replacing Peter Rice, who will remain as executive producer but has taken a new role at Netflix, Kennedy brings decades of experience in storytelling and event production to the project. At 73 years old, she previously served as president of Lucasfilm from 2012-2026, overseeing numerous "Star Wars" films and TV series. Casey Wasserman, LA28 chairperson and president, praised Kennedy’s ability to "conjure the magic of Hollywood," emphasizing her unique talent for bringing stories to life on a global stage.

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The Summer Olympics are two years away from hitting the streets of Los Angeles, and the event’s committee announced that legendary film producer Kathleen Kennedy will oversee the opening and closing ceremonies of content. asserted

Kennedy → hit → content

Kennedy, who is a Hollywood veteran, will be replacing Peter Rice, who recently joined Netflix as its new chief content officer. asserted

who → replace → officer

Kennedy will be tasked with creating a team of producers that will design the look and content of the two ceremonies when the Olympics begin on July 14, 2028. asserted

Olympics → task → July

Rice is still expected to serve as an executive producer for the ceremonies. asserted

Rice → expect → ceremonies

The dual events are set to take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. asserted

events → set → Inglewood

Kennedy will also lead a team that will design the closing ceremony and both ceremonies for the Paralympics, which will take place the following month. asserted

which → lead → place

Kennedy, who is a native of Berkeley and earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and film at San Diego State University, has left her fingerprints all over Hollywood, as she was a president at Lucasfilm from 2012-2026, where she helped work on Star Wars films and TV shows like “The Mandalorian,” “Rogue One,” and “The Last Jedi.” asserted

she → earn → Mandalorian

Aside from the success with Lucasfilm, Kennedy is also known for her role as an executive producer on “Jurassic Park III,” released in 2001. asserted

Kennedy → know → 2001

Kennedy has yet to win an Academy Award but has been nominated eight times in her career, for films like “Seabiscuit,” “The Color Purple,” “Munich,” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” asserted

Kennedy → have → Seabiscuit

“This appointment reinforces LA28’s commitment to harness the unparalleled creativity, cultural influence and storytelling power of the entertainment capital of the world,” Olympic organizers said in an announcement. asserted

organizers → reinforce → announcement

“Ceremonies that are distinctly Los Angeles and leave a lasting impression on the global stage.” asserted

that → leave → stage

The Olympics Chairperson and President of LA28, Casey Wasserman, called Kennedy a legend and said, she is “one of Hollywood’s all-time greats,” he said. asserted

he → call → greats

“I can’t think of anyone better to conjure the magic of Hollywood than Kathleen.” asserted

I → think → Kathleen

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